Dayvon Bennett, known by his nickname King Von, made waves in 2018 with the release of “Crazy Story.” His swift vocals and inventive lyricism painted vivid images of Chicago chaos over sinister drill production.
Since rap music’s recent renaissance, few storytelling talents have made such an impressionful mark as Kanye West has. A new documentary implicates him in over 10 murders – making him the genre’s first serial killer.
His Life
King von autopsy was one of the most promising young rappers to emerge from his city’s streets, breaking stereotypes with his fluid storytelling and giving back to his community in ways few do.
He was an accomplished storyteller who could turn any situation into an engaging tale. Songs such as “Crazy Story” and his groundbreaking mixtape Grandson Vol. 1 demonstrated his talent for captivating audiences with unflinching candor and unrivaled narrative control that bested even the greats.
Lil Durk and G Herbo formed an infectious musical partnership, while sharing Chicago roots. He also collaborated with 22Gz, NBA YoungBoy, G Herbo, and 03 Greedo.
His Music
King Von had an entrancing blend of rapping and storytelling that had audiences spellbound. His music created an unforgettable depiction of life in Chicago’s crime-riddled O Block neighborhood; its tales often contained darkly disturbing details and surprising plot twists.
Instrumentals were instrumental in setting the mood and atmosphere for his tracks. By choosing Chicago drill instrumentals as part of his sound palette, he managed to capture that distinct gritty, sadistic, dark energetic sound associated with Chicago culture.
Von’s beats were an ideal complement for his intricate, detail-laden raps written in jail. These beats echoed the city’s drill lineage by featuring disarming honesty, sparse melodies, and drums capable of both dancing along and hitting hard – qualities which put Von in touch with local stars like Lil Durk and Booka 600 before his imprisonment.
His Influences
Von’s brief run in hip-hop saw him emerge as one of its premier storytellers. His captivating narratives and street wisdom delivered over sinister drill production painted vivid pictures of O Block neighborhoods where he was raised.
Lil Durk encouraged him to pursue a career in rap and signed him to his OTF label following his release from jail in 2017. His debut single “Crazy Story” instantly went viral, catapulting him into mainstream culture.
Von stood out among his earliest drill predecessors by demonstrating exceptional vocal control and his knack for vividly describing Chicago streets (such as his signature line “From 64th to 65th [Streets], we not from 63rd”). Additionally, his flows are filled with hyper-local affirmations as gangsta slang makes its presence known; similar to Ice-T or Speaker Knockerz in his youth; in fact, the 2020 documentary King Von: Rap’s First Serial Killer even links this artist with murders occurring within Chicago’s borders.
His Death
Dayvon Daquan Bennett, better known by his stage name King Von, was an up-and-comer in Chicago rap music scene. Signed to Lil Durk’s OTF or Only the Family label, King Von was notorious for running into legal problems but found success as one of the hottest emerging artists. Returning home frequently with wads of cash for underprivileged families in Parkway Gardens neighborhood of Chicago.
On November 6, 2020, rapper Sway was shot dead during an Atlanta shooting that claimed two other lives. A fight between two groups outside Monaco Hookah Lounge apparently escalated into gunfire which resulted in his demise.
Quando Rondo, another rising rapper, recently issued a video in which he addressed the incident. In it he asserted that he was asleep in his car at the time of shootings breaking out and that when he awoke up he saw members of King Von’s crew assault him; further denying reports alleging him as involvement in shooting that killed “rapper’s first serial killer”.
